B.S. in Criminal Justice

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B.S. in Criminal Justice

Program Director
Marcel Beausoleil, Ph.D.
508-849-3378
mbeausoleil@ananamaria.edu

The Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice program offered through the Division of Continuing Education at Anna Maria College develops the professionalism and provides the knowledge required for successful careers in the field of criminal justice. Students will study theories of criminology and criminal behavior, and will examine the courts, police, and correctional systems both individually and as they relate to each other.

The Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice program follows the traditional semester schedule.

All classes are offered in the evening. Highlights of the Criminal Justice program include:

Faculty who are experts in their fields
Small classes
Acceptance of up to 75 transfer credits. Students transferring a minimum of 60 credits in the appropriate academic areas enter the upper-division program

Curriculum

The Criminal Justice program is designed to integrate knowledge and skills from both the liberal arts and sciences and the field of criminal justice. All students are required to complete a core curriculum in the liberal arts and sciences drawn from courses offered in Division I: Humanities and International Studies; Division III: Human Development and Human Services; Division IV: Environmental, natural, and Technological Sciences; and Division V: Visual and Performing Arts. Major field requirements are offered in Division II: Business, Law, and Public Policy.

Criminal Justice Degree Requirements
Students accepted into the program are required to complete a minimum of 40 courses (120 credit hours), with a minimum of 15 courses (45 credits) taken at Anna Maria College. Up to 25 courses (75 credits) may be accepted as transfer credits from an NEASC approved college or university that has also been approved by the Massachusetts Board of Higher Education for participation under the Police Career Incentive Pay (Quinn Bill) Program.

The degree requirements include the Core Curriculum
(17 courses, 51 credits), the Criminal Justice major core requirements (15 courses, 45 credits), and 8 general electives (24 credits).

Students are encouraged to consult their academic advisor before registering for courses.

Criminal Justice Degree Requirements

Students accepted into the program are required to complete a minimum of 40 courses (120 credit hours), with a minimum of 15 courses (45 credits) taken at Anna Maria College. Up to 25 courses (75 credits) may be accepted as transfer credits from an NEASC approved college or university that has also been approved by the Massachusetts Board of Higher Education for participation under the Police Career Incentive Pay (Quinn Bill) Program.

The degree requirements include the Core Curriculum
(17 courses, 51 credits), the Criminal Justice major core requirements (14 courses, 42 credits), and 9 general electives (27 credits).

Students are encouraged to consult their academic advisor before registering for courses.

Course Descriptions and Program Requirements

Click here to view PDF of course descriptions and program requirements for the Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice

Click here to view PDF of course descripitions and program requirements for the minor/certificate program in Victimology and Victim Studies.

For more information, including course details and admission requirements, please contact:

Graduate Studies and Continuing Education Admissions
cegradadmissions@annamaria.edu
(508)849-3234